The unique shape of the blade, made famous by the legendary Samurai warlord Takeda Shingen, provides enormous penetrating power and superior slashing capability in one blade, which works with the natural motion of the body. This is a focused single-purpose knife for use in anti-terrorist/close-quarters battle (CQB) environments, either as a primary or a secondary weapon to augment the handgun in the hands of trained professionals. The Hissatsu's dual grind Tanto black EDP blade has a non-reflective finish. The handle is in a traditional Japanese pattern, but is Twin-Fused, double injection-moulded with a high-impact polypropylene core, butt and hilt, and a non-slip soft textured rubber grip handle surface. The custom injection-moulded glass filled nylon sheaths (in matching black) grip the knife firmly, and have removable belt clips which can be attached high or low, vertical or horizontal with the black two-piece screws provided. There are also holes and slots for carry on belts, webbing or equipment.
The Hissatsu is intended for use only by trained law enforcement and military tactical team professionals. Enormous power in a light, flat package makes for easy carry with many options for placement on tactical gear.